sikdo
síkdo with stress marks
palpitation; sudden throb
Usage Note
Sikdo refers to the palpitation or sudden throbbing of the heart, particularly as a response to fear, excitement, or exertion. It is used both romantically and in descriptions of fright, and is less common in casual speech than the related word tibok.
Examples
" Bumilis ang sikdo ng puso ko. "
Natural Translation
The throbbing of my heart quickened.
Literal Translation
Quickened the throbbing of heart my.
" Naramdaman niya ang sikdo ng kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
He/she felt the palpitation of his/her heart.
Literal Translation
Felt he/she the palpitation of his/her heart.
" Tuwing nakikita niya ang dating kasintahan, may kakaibang sikdo ng pusong hindi niya kayang itago. "
Natural Translation
Whenever he/she sees his/her former sweetheart, there is a strange palpitation of the heart that he/she cannot hide.
Literal Translation
Every-time sees he/she the former sweetheart, has strange palpitation of heart that not he/she able hide.
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